She was paraprofessional at Drew Central Schools and member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Linda loved watching home makeover shows on television and sitting outside looking at nature. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Dale Edward Cater; two sisters, Mary Hoke and Patsy Norsey; and a brother, James Norsey.
Survivors include her two sons, Eric Devone Cater and Timothy Wayne Cater both of Monticello; the father of her children, Tim Edward Cater of Monticello; nieces, Jennifer Richmond and Crystal Kinzalow; nephews, James Norsey and Jerry Norsey; and three grandchildren, Dylan Cater of Florida, Bridgette Cater of Oklahoma and Jeremy Karrer of Germany.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Brother Ryan Watson officiating. There will be a visitation one hour preceding the funeral service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Union Ridge Cemetery. The family would like to issue a special thank you to the staff of Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home.
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Jane Jo Summerford
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 1, 2026 So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Linda and will miss running into her around town. I will always remember how much she loved my little dog, Peanut!Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 1, 2026 To all of Linda's family. I am sorry for your great loss! You have my prayers of comfort at this sad time. May you find comfort in knowing that Linda is with her LORD!